| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.81 | 11.761% | $18.787 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.98 | 11.532% | $70.2429 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.42 | 13.827% | $245.2061 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.42 | 13.693% | $95.9796 | $95.98 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.83 | 4.658% | $121.2254 | $121.23 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.96 | 13.346% | $158.6391 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.40 | 8.789% | $148.3882 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.82 | $858.4683 | $858.48 | $858.55 | $858.40 | |